FLINT, Michigan -- Voters in Flint on Tuesday appear to be turning down a request to allow a portion of Clara Hilborn Park to be developed into a plaza/grocery store.

According to unofficial results from the Genesee County elections Web site, the proposal is behind by more than 2,000 votes with 62 percent of precincts reporting. The vote so far is 7,536 yes and 9,512 no.

"Just let it stay. We need more parks," said Jamor Parks, who voted to reject the proposal at Bryant Elementary School.

Monica Lydon, a west side resident dropping off an absentee ballot at Flint City Hall, said she voted to maintain parkland.